Certified Ophthalmic Associate - 4/10s

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Eye Center Procedural Clinic in Durham, NC seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support Duke Eye Center providers by preparing patients for intraocular injections, performing high level disinfection, and stocking supplies.

Responsibilities include assisting during examinations and procedures, preparing meds, documenting care, and guiding patients and families on post-procedure care. Certification as ophthalmic technician (COT/COA/COMT) and BLS CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of Ophthalmic Technician training.
• Certification as ophthalmic technician (COT/COA/COMT) preferred.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations and ocular motility tests.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
• Handle instrument processing, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of ophthalmic instruments.
• Prepare patients for intraocular injections and compounds medications as needed.
• Assist with documentation and provide post-procedure care instructions to patients and families.
• Direct patient flow and obtain medical/personal data for charts.
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic procedures and laser treatments.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient screening

Education

Ophthalmic Technician certification

Job description

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke University Health System - Duke Eye Center Procedural Clinic seeks to hire Certified Ophthalmic Associate who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Clinic Summary

The Duke Eye Center Labs procedural clinic is located in the Duke Eye Center Hudson Building 2351 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina 27710 and supports Duke Providers as they perform intravitreal injections and/or laser photocoagulation for patients with retinal disease. Outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and the latest medications and intraocular implants. World-class Duke Ophthalmologists treat patients for diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal degenerations, and vascular occlusions.

Job Summary

This position is part of a team of ophthalmic personnel skilled in assisting Duke Eye Center providers and other technical support colleagues primarily by preparing patients for intraocular injections. High level disinfection (HLD) of instruments, retrieving of special prepared medications from Duke pharmacy, and retrieving/stocking of supplies are some of the secondary job tasks of this position.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri - 4/10 hours, 0730-1800 - day shifts

Job Duties

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, ocular motility tests; tonometry tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures.
• Disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments
• Preparing patients for intraocular eye injections by instilling eye drops and preparing medication for administration
• Assisting the physician with documentation and assuring the patient and family members are instructed on post procedure care and making appointments
• Direct the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions, alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining procedures and method of treatment.
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic procedures, intraocular injections, and laser treatments.
• Assist the physician in the preparation of routine microbiological specimens and in various research studies. Perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

The position requires completion of Ophthalmic Technician training and certification as a certified Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

One of the below certifications preferred:

• Certified ophthalmictechnician(COT)
• Certified ophthalmic assistant (COA)
• Certified ophthalmic medical technician (COMT)
• And must have Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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